Forgotten Foods: Prahpo with Apricot and Walnut Pesto (Pakistan)

Prahpo with Apricot and Walnut Pesto
Prepared by Haseena Bibi
Hawa Zarai Cooperative Society
Pakistan

Prahpo, also known as buckwheat dumplings, is a time-honored culinary gem originating from the Baltistan Region of Pakistan. Praised for its health-conscious attributes, this dish is a sugar-free delight. It pairs exceptionally well with local chutneys and sauces. Unfortunately, the scarcity and rising cost of buckwheat flour have made this once-beloved dish a rare find in modern times.

Ingredients:

• Buckwheat flour
• Walnut
• Green chili
• Onion
• Coriander
• Mint
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Salt
• Almond oil or butter

Instructions:

Preparing the dough

1. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the buckwheat flour. Gradually add water and knead it into a soft dough.
2. Make small balls and gently press them using your 3 fingers to give them a triangular shape.
3. Take a saucepan and put sufficient water and a tablespoon of salt in it. Bring the water to a boil.
4. Add the triangle-formed dough to the boiling water. Let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes until the dough turns soft.
5. Drain the water and keep the dough aside.

Preparing the sauce

1. Put walnuts, green chili, onion, ginger, garlic, mint, and coriander in a grinder.
2. Add a teaspoon of salt to it.
3. Gradually add water to create a sauce. Grind the ingredients until there are no lumps left. The consistency of the sauce should be normal, not too thick or too thin.

Mixing the ingredients

1. Add 3 tablespoons of almond oil in a saucepan. Heat it for a while and add the prepared sauce to it. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the cooked dough to the sauce. Let it cook for 10 minutes on low flame. After that, the Prahpo is ready. Serve and enjoy!

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The “Women Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition: Forgotten Foods Cooking Contest” is organized by the consortium Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) and La Via Campesina (LVC) through the Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Program (APFP) – Farmers’ Organizations for Asia (FO4A) and Assuring Resiliency of Family Farmers (ARISE). APFP-FO4A is supported by the European Union (EU) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). ARISE is supported by IFAD.

More info at https://asianfarmers.org/women-ensuring-food-security-and-nutrition-forgotten-foods-cooking-contest/